Do the following statements sound familiar? "She seems bright enough, but she rarely listens to anything I say and is always engrossed in something." "He seems to do ok in ... Read More

Sometimes it's difficult to come up with specific language for an IEP. You'll find some supporting information here for writing an effective IEP. Statements for language delays, emotional disorders ... Read More

Confuses similar words and letters.....an over reliance on finger tracking......very reluctant to read.......minimal fluency.....minimal comprehension.......difficulty understanding what has been read? Sound familiar? How do you know if your student/child ... Read More

Are you having difficulty getting your students to follow directions? Whether you're a parent or a teacher, it's a skill that we could all benefit from having. Start with ... Read More

Considering there's no universial definition, it can mean a number of things. Key to giftedness is 'potential' to learn beyond same age peers. I will emphasize the word 'potential'. ... Read More

There's no better learning experience than the authentic one! Use Valentine's Day to help your reluctant readers and writers. Here are a few activities that are sure to motivate your ... Read More

I've compiled a listing of my favorite gifted books and magazine selections specifically for parents of gifted children. If you're looking for good reads about giftedness, everything you need is ... Read More

Reading and comprehension go hand in hand, however, a child who reads well doesn't necessarily have good comprehension skills. In their new book, Dorn & Carla Soffos provide excellent ... Read More